The Homeschool Solutions Show
The homeschooling community is large, diverse, and ever-growing. There is so much we may learn from the successes, failures, and challenges of others in this community. We trust that you’ll find these conversations to be encouraging, thought-provoking, and equipping.
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427 | What Do We Do Now? When Favorite Homeschool Pastimes Abruptly End (Jennifer Cabrera)
05/07/2024
427 | What Do We Do Now? When Favorite Homeschool Pastimes Abruptly End (Jennifer Cabrera)
Sudden and unwanted changes in our familiar homeschool activities and social circles can send our confidence skidding off the road. We can cry on the side of the road, or use these sudden exits to get on a new road to the undiscovered interests and opportunities God is preparing. About Jennifer Jennifer Cabrera, the , is the writer of homeschool truth, humor, and inspiration. Jennifer lives in Salado, Texas with her husband and three brilliant boys. She is a licensed Physician Assistant/MPH, but set aside that career for her ultimate life's work. She is also the author of and , a hilarious writing, vocabulary, and illustration journal for reluctant writers. She is a featured speaker with Great Homeschool Conventions and her memes and witty insights are widely shared on social media. Resources Connect Jennifer Cabrera | | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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426 | Homeschooling and Homesteading (Jessica Smartt with Megan Ross) | REPLAY
05/03/2024
426 | Homeschooling and Homesteading (Jessica Smartt with Megan Ross) | REPLAY
In this episode, Jessica interviews Megan Ross, who amazingly juggles both homeschooling five children AND running an impressive homesteading operation. We talk about all the things - balancing schoolwork and farm chores, butchering animals (yes), growing fruit trees, and which homesteading ventures offers the biggest ROI. About Megan Megan Ross is a first generation homeschooler and homesteader in North Carolina. She raises five children, along with goats, rabbits, chickens, and lots of crops on her two-acre well-maximized space. About Jessica Jessica is a wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and blogger. She lives in sunny North Carolina on a big family farm with chickens, goats, cousins, and lots of mud. Resources Connect Jessica Smartt | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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424 | How To Help Kids Love Reading: The 50 Book Challenge! (Jessica Smartt)
04/16/2024
424 | How To Help Kids Love Reading: The 50 Book Challenge! (Jessica Smartt)
When Jessica Smartt realized that what her seventh-grade son needed more than anything was to love reading, she created a little challenge for him. It has transformed him into a reader. She shares how to run a Book Challenge for YOUR family - summer reading, or in the school year! About Jessica Jessica is a wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and blogger. She lives in sunny North Carolina on a big family farm with chickens, goats, cousins, and lots of mud. Resources Connect Jessica Smartt | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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423 | Moms and Best Good Homeschool Friends (Jennifer Cabrera) | REPLAY
04/09/2024
423 | Moms and Best Good Homeschool Friends (Jennifer Cabrera) | REPLAY
Real friends don’t let friends complain alone. Best good homeschool friends are for keeping it real, a safe space to complain. They can be the best defense against the homeschool blues and burnout. Let’s talk about why you need one, how to find one, and some truths and laughs about the perks of having your very own best good homeschool friend. About Jennifer Jennifer Cabrera, the , is the writer of homeschool truth, humor, and inspiration. Jennifer lives in Salado, Texas with her husband and three brilliant boys. She is a licensed Physician Assistant/MPH, but set aside that career for her ultimate life's work. She is also the author of and , a hilarious writing, vocabulary, and illustration journal for reluctant writers. She is a featured speaker with Great Homeschool Conventions and her memes and witty insights are widely shared on social media. Resources Connect Jennifer Cabrera | | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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418 | Deep Work: Learning Focus in a World of Distraction (Janice Campbell)
04/06/2024
418 | Deep Work: Learning Focus in a World of Distraction (Janice Campbell)
Life can be so busy that it's hard to focus on the things that really matter. Although Cal Newport's book, Deep Work, isn't written specifically for homeschooling families, his ideas are surprisingly compatible with Charlotte Mason's philosophy of education, and can help you discover ways to create focused, peaceful, and productive habits in every area of life. About Janice Janice Campbell, a lifelong reader and writer, loves to introduce students to great books and beautiful writing. She holds an English degree from Mary Baldwin College, and is the graduated homeschool mom of four sons. You’ll find more about reading, writing, planning, and education from a Charlotte Mason/Classical perspective at her websites, , , and . Resources (who didn’t have nearly as many distractions as most moderns, but shared some of Newport's ideas on time) Connect Janice Campbell | | | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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414 | How to Focus Despite Distractions (Janice Campbell)
04/05/2024
414 | How to Focus Despite Distractions (Janice Campbell)
As parents, it can be tough to stay focused through a day of homeschooling or working from home. Here are a few tips to help you manage some of the most common distractions that can keep you from getting done the things you really want to do. About Janice Janice Campbell, a lifelong reader and writer, loves to introduce students to great books and beautiful writing. She holds an English degree from Mary Baldwin College, and is the graduated homeschool mom of four sons. You’ll find more about reading, writing, planning, and education from a Charlotte Mason/Classical perspective at her websites, , , and . Resources Connect Janice Campbell | | | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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421 | Sacrifice is Beautiful (Sean Allen)
03/26/2024
421 | Sacrifice is Beautiful (Sean Allen)
It's impossible to know all that schooling your children at home will require of you when you get started, but it's a lot. In fact, it's everything. In its truest form, homeschooling is a selfless act and it requires sacrifice. To modern ears that truth is like nails on a chalkboard, but to those who yield themselves to the requirements of the task (the privilege, really) comes the realization that it is in fact one of the most beautiful endeavors you could ever be engaged in. About Sean Sean Allen is the founder of , husband to his beautiful bride Caroline and a proud father of eight. He has a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design and is passionate about creating materials to assist parents in the incredibly challenging, yet surpassingly beautiful, work of schooling and training their children at home. Resources ! Connect Sean Allen | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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420 | When You’re Worried You’re Not Doing Enough…You Probably Aren’t (Jennifer Cabrera)
03/19/2024
420 | When You’re Worried You’re Not Doing Enough…You Probably Aren’t (Jennifer Cabrera)
All homeschool parents at some point worry they aren't doing enough. There are two common but very different scenarios when homeschool parents really aren't doing enough. Let's find the source of those nagging feelings, talk about "doing the more that's missing," and lose the fear of falling behind. About Jennifer Jennifer Cabrera, the , is the writer of homeschool truth, humor, and inspiration. Jennifer lives in Salado, Texas with her husband and three brilliant boys. She is a licensed Physician Assistant/MPH, but set aside that career for her ultimate life's work. She is also the author of and , a hilarious writing, vocabulary, and illustration journal for reluctant writers. She is a featured speaker with Great Homeschool Conventions and her memes and witty insights are widely shared on social media. Resources Connect Jennifer Cabrera | | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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419 | The Best Advice I Can Give to the Struggling Parent (Sean Allen) | REPLAY
03/12/2024
419 | The Best Advice I Can Give to the Struggling Parent (Sean Allen) | REPLAY
We meet hundreds of parents every year at homeschool conventions across the country. We are often approached and asked what advice or counsel we might give regarding difficulties many of these parents may be facing with their children. Sometimes we feel like we have a very clear answer to give, but more often than not, the best advice we can offer them is also, perhaps, the most obvious. In this episode I'll discuss what this bit of advice is and, despite it being hidden in plain sight, why it is ultimately superior to any counsel I may be able to offer. About Sean Sean Allen is the founder of The Well Ordered Homeschool, husband to his beautiful bride Caroline and a proud father of eight. He has a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design and is passionate about creating materials to assist parents in the incredibly challenging, yet surpassingly beautiful, work of schooling and training their children at home. Resources The Well Ordered Homeschool Planner Connect Sean Allen | Instagram | Facebook | Website Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website Thank you to our sponsors! Medi-Share: an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance Tuttle Twins: children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Charlotte Mason Show. View full show notes on the blog.
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417 | Is Homeschooling a Duty, a Job, or a Mission? (Sean Allen)
03/06/2024
417 | Is Homeschooling a Duty, a Job, or a Mission? (Sean Allen)
As convicted as many of us feel about schooling our children at home, all too often it can feel like drudgery. Wrestling with young ones over their math homework for the umpteenth time in a month can drive even the most dedicated homeschool parent to despair. In these moments, we rely on our sense of duty to propel us forward, but we really shouldn't operate on that plane for too long. This episode serves as a reminder that, much more than a job or a duty, homeschooling our children is our God-given mission. About Sean Sean Allen is the founder of , husband to his beautiful bride Caroline and a proud father of eight. He has a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design and is passionate about creating materials to assist parents in the incredibly challenging, yet surpassingly beautiful, work of schooling and training their children at home. Resources ! Connect Sean Allen | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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416 | Two (More) Books That Have Changed My Motherhood Life (Jessica Smartt)
02/20/2024
416 | Two (More) Books That Have Changed My Motherhood Life (Jessica Smartt)
In this episode Jessica shares two recent reads that have profoundly impacted her work around the home. To put it simply, she is excited to clean bathrooms! If that isn't worth noting, what is?! About Jessica Jessica is a wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and blogger. She lives in sunny North Carolina on a big family farm with chickens, goats, cousins, and lots of mud. Resources Connect Jessica Smartt | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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415 | He Said, She Said: A Homeschool Marriage (Jennifer and Damien Cabrera) | REPLAY
02/13/2024
415 | He Said, She Said: A Homeschool Marriage (Jennifer and Damien Cabrera) | REPLAY
Behind the scenes banter with real homeschool parents. Get some homeschool dad insight from an interview with Mr. Hifalutin. Then listen and laugh along with a comical rendition of a homeschool marriage court deposition over some common everyday struggles and trials. About Damien Mr. Hifalutin—Damian Cabrera is the husband of Jennifer Cabera, the Hifalutin Homeschooler. He is not only a good humored participant in this episode, but a once reluctant, and now staunch advocate for homeschooling. His day job as a cardiothoracic surgical PA keeps the family fed, but his life position of husband, father, educator, and leader is his life’s greatest work. About Jennifer Jennifer Cabrera, the , is the writer of homeschool truth, humor, and inspiration. Jennifer lives in Salado, Texas with her husband and three brilliant boys. She is a licensed Physician Assistant/MPH, but set aside that career for her ultimate life's work. She is also the author of and , a hilarious writing, vocabulary, and illustration journal for reluctant writers. She is a featured speaker with Great Homeschool Conventions and her memes and witty insights are widely shared on social media. Connect Jennifer Cabrera | | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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413 | Fight the Messy Middle! (Sean Allen)
01/30/2024
413 | Fight the Messy Middle! (Sean Allen)
It's that time again—time for your homeschool to hit a figurative wall. You might feel like your school days are dragging on. You might notice more complaining than usual. And you might be looking at your calendars longing for spring. It's the messy middle and it tends to show up every year about this time. Thankfully, there are some things you can do to show it the door. In this episode we'll look at some practical ways you can fight the messy middle and ensure a strong push to the finish line. About Sean Sean Allen is the founder of , husband to his beautiful bride Caroline and a proud father of eight. He has a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design and is passionate about creating materials to assist parents in the incredibly challenging, yet surpassingly beautiful, work of schooling and training their children at home. Resources Connect Sean Allen | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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412 | Homeschool Mom Burnout: Are You Unappreciated or Overdoing It? (Jennifer Cabrera)
01/23/2024
412 | Homeschool Mom Burnout: Are You Unappreciated or Overdoing It? (Jennifer Cabrera)
Have you ever begrudged your family for under-appreciating your homeschool efforts? If so, you then probably felt guilty for feeling neglected. For the love of homeschooling and our families, we do all we can to show it. Having these thoughts and emotions could be homeschool burnout. Or could you be overdoing it and wearing out your audience? About Jennifer Jennifer Cabrera, the , is the writer of homeschool truth, humor, and inspiration. Jennifer lives in Salado, Texas with her husband and three brilliant boys. She is a licensed Physician Assistant/MPH, but set aside that career for her ultimate life's work. She is also the author of and , a hilarious writing, vocabulary, and illustration journal for reluctant writers. She is a featured speaker with Great Homeschool Conventions and her memes and witty insights are widely shared on social media. Connect Jennifer Cabrera | | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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411 | My Top Tip for Peaceful Learning (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY
01/16/2024
411 | My Top Tip for Peaceful Learning (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY
Want to learn one simple thing you can do to lower stress and guard the atmosphere of your home? In this episode, Janice talks about the one thing that was most helpful for her family as they tried to cultivate a comfortable, positive atmosphere for learning. Perhaps you'll find it helpful, too! About Janice Janice Campbell, a lifelong reader and writer, loves to introduce students to great books and beautiful writing. She holds an English degree from Mary Baldwin College, and is the graduated homeschool mom of four sons. You’ll find more about reading, writing, planning, and education from a Charlotte Mason/Classical perspective at her websites, , , and . Resources Connect Janice Campbell | | | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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410 | News Fasting: A Year Without the News Media (Janice Campbell)
01/10/2024
410 | News Fasting: A Year Without the News Media (Janice Campbell)
Have you ever done a media fast? I did one years ago and am planning another one this year. Here's a bit on why to do them and the good things that happened when I did. About Janice Janice Campbell, a lifelong reader and writer, loves to introduce students to great books and beautiful writing. She holds an English degree from Mary Baldwin College, and is the graduated homeschool mom of four sons. You’ll find more about reading, writing, planning, and education from a Charlotte Mason/Classical perspective at her websites, , , and . Resources Connect Janice Campbell | | | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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409 | The Only Voice You Need To Listen To (Sean Allen)
01/03/2024
409 | The Only Voice You Need To Listen To (Sean Allen)
Like anything in life, homeschooling presents us with A LOT of questions. What math curriculum to use? Should I join a co-op? What should be in my morning time basket? and on and on and on. The only thing that exceeds the number of questions we have are the number of answers that get thrown our way (often without permission). The truth is, of all the voices vying for your attention, there's only one you actually need to listen to. It's the voice of the Holy Spirit, and though the Lord may speak to us in many different ways (through other people, through experiences, etc.), he never contradicts himself. We just have to quiet down and listen. He's more than willing to point us in the right direction. About Sean Sean Allen is the founder of , husband to his beautiful bride Caroline and a proud father of eight. He has a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design and is passionate about creating materials to assist parents in the incredibly challenging, yet surpassingly beautiful, work of schooling and training their children at home. Resources Connect Sean Allen | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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407: Traditions in the Liturgical Year (Jessica Smartt with Amy Frank) Final Edit
12/28/2023
407: Traditions in the Liturgical Year (Jessica Smartt with Amy Frank) Final Edit
In this episode, Jessica chats with Amy Frank about how her family has adopted holiday traditions that are based in the liturgical year. In addition to some Advent and Epiphany traditions, they discuss some ways to celebrate throughout the rest of the year. About Amy Amy Frank lives in Grove City, Pennsylvania with her family. She is a longtime homeschooling mom who loves family traditions. About Jessica Jessica is a wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and blogger. She lives in sunny North Carolina on a big family farm with chickens, goats, cousins, and lots of mud. Resources by Martha Zimmerman by Jessica Smartt Connect Jessica Smartt | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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406 | Reflections of an Honorable Man: Things My Parents Taught Me (Janice Campbell)
12/27/2023
406 | Reflections of an Honorable Man: Things My Parents Taught Me (Janice Campbell)
Which life lessons matter most? Join me to learn from my late father-in-law memories of things his parents taught him. You'll leave encouraged, knowing that the most important things you can give to your children are not things. About Janice Janice Campbell, a lifelong reader and writer, loves to introduce students to great books and beautiful writing. She holds an English degree from Mary Baldwin College, and is the graduated homeschool mom of four sons. You’ll find more about reading, writing, planning, and education from a Charlotte Mason/Classical perspective at her websites, , , and . Resources Connect Janice Campbell | | | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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408 | My Family's Homeschool Schedule (Jessica Smartt)
12/26/2023
408 | My Family's Homeschool Schedule (Jessica Smartt)
Looking for a fresh start for your year? In this episode, Jessica shares her family's homeschool daily schedule -- for each member of her family. She will explain what led her to schedule everyone's day to fifteen-minute increments and what it taught her. Jessica hopes this will be an encouragement as you see a very normal, real-life schedule for a homeschooling family! About Jessica Jessica is a wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and blogger. She lives in sunny North Carolina on a big family farm with chickens, goats, cousins, and lots of mud. Resources Connect Jessica Smartt | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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405 | Hold Tight (But Not Too Tight) (Sean Allen)
12/05/2023
405 | Hold Tight (But Not Too Tight) (Sean Allen)
One of the things that the homeschooling movement has sought to address is the inordinate degree of separation that modern society has inculcated between parents and their children. Bringing children home has helped to restore the privilege of acting as the primary influence in their lives back where it belongs–with the parents. However, as good as the desire is to hold tight to our children and shield them from harmful influences, we must be careful not to hold them too tight (particularly older teenagers) and thereby restrict their access to those who might influence them for good and who may be the only one who can finish the work of truth in certain areas of their lives. About Sean Sean Allen is the founder of , husband to his beautiful bride Caroline and a proud father of eight. He has a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design and is passionate about creating materials to assist parents in the incredibly challenging, yet surpassingly beautiful, work of schooling and training their children at home. Resources ! Connect Sean Allen | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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404 | A Homemade Education: Tips for Writing Your Own Recipe (Jennifer Cabrera)
11/28/2023
404 | A Homemade Education: Tips for Writing Your Own Recipe (Jennifer Cabrera)
The perfect homeschool recipe is different for each child. Others can suggest ingredients, tools, and timing, but ultimately we must create our own homemade homeschool. Here are 7 tips to remember as you write your own unique homeschool recipe. About Jennifer Jennifer Cabrera, the , is the writer of homeschool truth, humor, and inspiration. Jennifer lives in Salado, Texas with her husband and three brilliant boys. She is a licensed Physician Assistant/MPH, but set aside that career for her ultimate life's work. She is also the author of and , a hilarious writing, vocabulary, and illustration journal for reluctant writers. She is a featured speaker with Great Homeschool Conventions and her memes and witty insights are widely shared on social media. Connect Jennifer Cabrera | | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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403 | Christmas Traditions for the Family (Jessica Smartt with her sister, Julie!) | REPLAY
11/21/2023
403 | Christmas Traditions for the Family (Jessica Smartt with her sister, Julie!) | REPLAY
About Jessica Jessica is a wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and blogger. She lives in sunny North Carolina on a big family farm with chickens, goats, cousins, and lots of mud. Resources by Jessica Smartt by Arnold Ytreeide by Ruth Bell Graham by Cindy Rollins by Andrew Peterson Connect Jessica Smartt | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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402 | How to Evaluate Writing (and Avoid Perfectly Parsed Piffle) Janice Campbell
11/20/2023
402 | How to Evaluate Writing (and Avoid Perfectly Parsed Piffle) Janice Campbell
Grading papers is usually not a favorite chore, especially if the paper is what I call "perfectly parsed piffle," but did you know that writing evaluation can be a teaching tool? That is exactly what it can be! Almost every writing assignment can help a student grow as a writer, as long as it is evaluated in ways that are constructive and designed to teach. Here are some tips. About Janice Janice Campbell, a lifelong reader and writer, loves to introduce students to great books and beautiful writing. She holds an English degree from Mary Baldwin College, and is the graduated homeschool mom of four sons. You’ll find more about reading, writing, planning, and education from a Charlotte Mason/Classical perspective at her websites, , , and . Resources Connect Janice Campbell | | | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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401 | Fake It 'Till You Make It (Sean Allen)
11/07/2023
401 | Fake It 'Till You Make It (Sean Allen)
Of all the opposition that we meet as homeschoolers, some of the worst comes from within. "Can I really do this? I'm just a mom! I don't have a teaching degree. What on earth am I doing?!" This is understandable. One look at the public school system with its university educated teachers, modern facilities and plethora of programs can have this effect on us. But what if you're measuring yourself up against the wrong standard? What if all that your homeschool lacks in comparison to the public school is what makes it superior in nearly every way? About Sean Sean Allen is the founder of , husband to his beautiful bride Caroline and a proud father of eight. He has a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design and is passionate about creating materials to assist parents in the incredibly challenging, yet surpassingly beautiful, work of schooling and training their children at home. Resources ! Connect Sean Allen | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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400 | Home and Homeschool Organizational Tips (Jessica Smartt)
11/03/2023
400 | Home and Homeschool Organizational Tips (Jessica Smartt)
In this short but jam-packed episode, Jessica shares her most valuable home and homeschool organizing tools and tips and how she uses them to simplify and ease stress! About Jessica Jessica is a wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and blogger. She lives in sunny North Carolina on a big family farm with chickens, goats, cousins, and lots of mud. Resources Connect Jessica Smartt | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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398 | Screen Time Tips: How to Constructively Limit Screens (Janice Campbell)
11/03/2023
398 | Screen Time Tips: How to Constructively Limit Screens (Janice Campbell)
I think we all know that too much screen-time can be a problem. It has been linked to developmental delays in babies and mental health and relationship issues in older children and teens. If your family has struggled with how to limit screens in a constructive way, here are a few tips on how to change habits and shift to healthier activities. About Janice Janice Campbell, a lifelong reader and writer, loves to introduce students to great books and beautiful writing. She holds an English degree from Mary Baldwin College, and is the graduated homeschool mom of four sons. You’ll find more about reading, writing, planning, and education from a Charlotte Mason/Classical perspective at her websites, , , and . Resources Connect Andrew Pudewa of Institute for Excellence in Writing | | | | | | | | | Janice Campbell | | | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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399 | How to Make the Holidays Truly Memorable This Year (Sean Allen) | REPLAY
10/25/2023
399 | How to Make the Holidays Truly Memorable This Year (Sean Allen) | REPLAY
It's the most wonderful time of the year...and the most hectic. With all the hustle and the bustle, the rich opportunity for us to help our children consider the people and events that make Thanksgiving and Christmas truly memorable often escapes us. It doesn't have to be this way. In this episode we'll talk about practical ways that you can set up altars of remembrance in your home through simple, routine devotions. These devotions are truly the gift that keeps on giving and will remain with your children long after the festivities of the season are through. About Sean Sean Allen is the founder of , husband to his beautiful bride Caroline and a proud father of eight. He has a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design and is passionate about creating materials to assist parents in the incredibly challenging, yet surpassingly beautiful, work of schooling and training their children at home. Resources ! Connect Sean Allen | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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397 | Screens and Homeschooling: What to Do? (Sean Allen)
10/10/2023
397 | Screens and Homeschooling: What to Do? (Sean Allen)
Screens in homeschooling are as prevalent as they've ever been, and they don't look to become less prevalent any time soon. Whether it's your desktop computer, tablet or even your phone, your child can interact with educational programs in ways (and in locations) that would have been almost unimaginable to previous generations; but is it really all for the better? In this episode we'll explore the issue of the incursion of screens into our homeschools and we'll examine the potential pitfalls that come along with them. We'll also discuss some simple solutions to help mitigate their effects on our children. About Sean Sean Allen is the founder of , husband to his beautiful bride Caroline and a proud father of eight. He has a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design and is passionate about creating materials to assist parents in the incredibly challenging, yet surpassingly beautiful, work of schooling and training their children at home. Resources ! Connect Sean Allen | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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396 | Homeschool "Fall" Out (Jennifer Cabrera)
10/03/2023
396 | Homeschool "Fall" Out (Jennifer Cabrera)
As fall comes speeding into view, homeschool fallout can occur from calendar conflicts, holidays & head colds. The need to do-it-all and enjoy the season may overwhelm, but remember, there’s no need. Relish your right to a homeschool slow down or hiatus! About Jennifer Jennifer Cabrera, the , is the writer of homeschool truth, humor, and inspiration. Jennifer lives in Salado, Texas with her husband and three brilliant boys. She is a licensed Physician Assistant/MPH, but set aside that career for her ultimate life's work. She is also the author of and , a hilarious writing, vocabulary, and illustration journal for reluctant writers. She is a featured speaker with Great Homeschool Conventions and her memes and witty insights are widely shared on social media. Resources Connect Jennifer Cabrera | | | | Homeschooling.mom | | Thank you to our sponsors! : an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance : children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works Have you joined us at one of the ? We hope to see you there! For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the site, and tune in to our sister podcast . .
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